In this episode we discuss tactics for staying safe while out on the trails after the sun goes down. With the recent high-profile murder case of a woman being violently abducted and murdered while out for an early morning run, we've had many of you reach out for advice on staying safe. For many people, their schedules dictate that they run or walk for exercise when its dark outside. This can certainly present safety and security concerns, but we lay out multiple methods to be proactive and prepared before you head out on those trails. Ranging from tools, training and mindset, this episode answers a lot of the questions our listeners have reached out to ask.

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In this episode, Matt, Todd and Joel spend time catching you up on what's been happening with American Survival Co, Salvo Security Group and of course...the new hit series from Netflix starring Matt & Joel, Snowflake Mountain!

In episode 15, Joel Graves and Matt Tate discuss how to prepare for hurricane season (as well as other weather events). Living in Jacksonville, Florida, Joel has seen many hurricanes come and go and he knows a thing or two about the do's and don'ts! Learn how to get prepared for storm season and make sure that you're not scrambling to put together a plan at the last minute. Listen in as Joel drops some great tips and knowledge on how to be better prepared for hurricane and storm season!

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In episode 14, we introduce you to The Off Grid Medic. Mark DeJong is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and founder of Off Grid Medic LLC, has over 27 years of experience in treating victims of trauma and sudden illness. Based out of South Carolina, Mark has a degree in Emergency Medical Services and holds an Advanced Wilderness EMT certification. He serves on the Advisory Council at the Appalachian Center for Wilderness Medicine and has trained alongside elite members of the US Army and the US Marshals Service. Mark has served in several roles including field Paramedic, Field Training Officer, Director of Emergency Medical Services for a rural government EMS system, faculty at the Technical College System of Georgia, and Deputy Director of Emergency Management for a government agency. Join us and listen in as Mark shares his knowledge and drops some great tips for medical care in less-than-ideal situations.

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In episode 13, Matt Tate interviews former Australian Army Engineer, Stuart Stapleton about pressure testing emergency plans. Stuart recently put his emergency evacuation plan through its paces to discover any weak points and he shares his experience with us. 

In this episode we discuss one of the most powerful tools you can employ in a potentially deadly confrontation. The most overlooked and undervalued means of self-defense is having the ability to de-escalate a volatile situation before it becomes physical. With years of experience using and teaching de-escalation techniques, Jehiah Burchfield of Salvo Security Group breaks down the thought processes and methods used to give you the best chance of preventing a heated conversation from turning into a physical altercation. The goal should be to make it home safely every day, employing these tactics can be the difference in success or disaster.

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In Episode 11, hosts Matt Tate and Joel Graves of American Survival Co. welcome special guest Eric Williams, owner of Whiskey & Wilderness. The only solid 100% rule in survival is that the situation will always dictate what the right or most appropriate solution is to a given problem but, as a general rule, fire is the key that unlocks survival. We dive into multiple methods and considerations for making fire and get into the weeds on some of the nuances that can be critical for a successful fire when its needed most. Whether you want to improve at making fire in the back yard fire pit or you want to master friction fire for a worst-case scenario, this is an episode you don't want to miss!  

Matt Tate, Joel Graves, Eric Williams

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In this episode, Matt Tate spends some time discussing human trafficking and making a difference on a local level with Jackie and Lissy Winkler. Jackie and Lissy operate a local outreach in NW Arkansas called Outside the Wire Ministry and are involved with Project Rescue whose mission is to rescue and restore victims of sexual exploitation through the love and power of God. We get into some interesting statistics and numbers of people who go missing in the US every year and are never found. Jackie and Lissy also lay out the most common ways people are seduced or tricked into human sex trafficking, and we discuss multiple approaches to situational awareness that you may find useful.

Matt and Jackie served in the Army together and deployed together to Fallujah, Iraq from 04'-05'.

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